umbilical

Definition

Of, or relating to, the navel (umbilicus) or the umbilical cord.

Etymology

From Latin umbilicus (“navel”) + -al. By surface analysis, umbilic- + -al.

Example Sentences

• "One womb, one shame, one resolve ¶ Liberate this will to release us all ¶ Gotta cut away, clear away ¶ Snip away and sever this umbilical residue ¶ Keeping me from killing you"